Jay-Z facing more Business Troubles

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In the wake of his recent news, Jay-Z is likely thinking back to his 1998 track, "A Week Ago," with Too $hort. A little over a week ago, Jay-Z was on top of the world. Recently, he returned to music and his album with Kanye West topped the charts. Around the same time, Jay-Z celebrated news of him becoming a father in the near future.

In the time since his performance at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, things have been going downhill for Jay-Z. His 40/40 nightclub is currently facing a lawsuit in Las Vegas. The recent release of Tha Carter IV has knocked Watch the Throne off the top of the charts, as well.

Those two stories pale in comparison to what Jay-Z is facing ahead, regarding his realty company. Fox News reported Jay-Z's company has been forcing people out of their homes. The Jay-Z-owned company is harrassing people out of their homes, using a number of tactics. Among the tactics are suing the people, using threats, and giving their numbers out to local realtors.

Fifteen tenants have reportedly moved out since May.

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Grandmaster Flash robbed at the 40/40 Club

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

It seems as if no one is safe in today's times. Regardless of what a person has done in the past, it does not protect them from the present. Yesterday, hip hop pioneer, Grandmaster Flash, ran into a bit of trouble at Jay-Z's 40/40 Club. The legend was robbed at the upscale club of all places.

Grandmaster Flash had a show at the Manhattan 40/40 Club and used his laptop for the event. He used the laptop for most of the night, but when he was ready to leave, it was nowhere to be found. Upon discovering his laptop was missing, he released the news on Twitter. It has been an epidemic of theft recently.

Flash said he does not care how he gets it back, as long as he does get his laptop back. He said the computer holds valuable information he needs back. In an effort to get the laptop back, Grandmaster Flash has offered a reward to anyone who has his laptop because he needs it.

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Jay-Z invests in "Buffalo Boss" franchise

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Now that he has accomplished everything possible in the music industry, Jay-Z has taken his business local. Recently, the rapper teamed up with his family to take over a local chicken franchise.

The chicken franchise, Buffalo Boss, opened a spot in downtown Brooklyn. The new chicken franchise prides itself on using real chicken. There is no processed meat, hormones, or trans-fats.

Outside of Buffalo Boss, Jay-Z also owns an eco-friendly club, The Spotted Pig, in New York City. Jay-Z also, obviously, owns the famed 40/40 Club, found in various locations in the United States and other countries.

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